Cebu Metropolis, Philippines — On the groundbreaking 1st Multilateral Medical Analysis and Collaboration Summit, held final October 30, 2024 on the Penthouse of Velez Medical Arts Constructing, officers from the Walter Reed Military Institute of Analysis – Armed Forces Analysis Institute of Medical Sciences (WRAIR-AFRIMS) convened with leaders of the Cebu Velez Basic Hospital (CVGH), alongside key stakeholders from a number of worldwide organizations, together with the Australian Protection Drive Malaria and Infectious Illness Institute (ADFMIDI), the Royal Thai Military (RTA), and the U.S. Naval Medical Analysis Unit – IndoPacific (NAMRU-IP). The summit aimed to forge a strong partnership targeted on advancing infectious illness analysis, enhancing bio-surveillance capabilities, and creating international well being options. This vital gathering highlighted a shared dedication to optimizing each civilian and protection well being by way of strategic medical analysis initiatives.
The 1st Multilateral Medical Analysis and Collaboration Summit marks the start of a promising partnership that goals to learn not solely the Philippines but additionally neighboring nations inside AFRIMS’ operational sphere.
The summit was attended by outstanding figures from each establishments, together with COL Mathew Levine, Director of WRAIR-AFRIMS, MAJ Taylor John Whitten, AFRIMS Government Officer, and MSG Chris Mahabir, NCOIC, in addition to the Heads of the WRAIR-AFRIMS Science Division. Representing CVGH have been Dr. Carmen Velez, Hospital Administrator, Dr. Ma. Lourdes P. Chan, Medical Director, and Mr. James Velez Ting, Assistant Hospital Administrator.
WRAIR-AFRIMS, a pacesetter in medical analysis headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, is famend for its work in addressing infectious illness functionality gaps and enhancing international well being safety. AFRIMS operates throughout a number of nations, together with Australia, Cambodia, Laos, Nepal, the Philippines, and Thailand, participating in efforts that span bio-surveillance, medical countermeasure growth, and strategic partnerships.
The summit underscored AFRIMS’ mission: to bolster international well being safety by creating options to infectious illness threats. Their capabilities are far-reaching and embody:
- Scientific Trials and Scientific Analysis: Main medical analysis initiatives and conducting strong medical trials to grasp and stop illness unfold.
- Product Improvement: Growing vaccines and therapeutics that counteract illness threats.
- Bio-surveillance: Monitoring illness exercise throughout various areas to determine and reply to outbreaks swiftly.
- Train Assist and Outbreak Response: Partnering with native and worldwide well being businesses to mount efficient responses to well being crises.
The partnership with CVGH opens new doorways for each events. Dr. Carmen Velez expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “CVGH is thrilled and honored to collaborate with WRAIR-AFRIMS. This partnership strengthens our capacity to serve the group and to contribute meaningfully to international well being analysis.”
As a part of this collaboration, CVGH and AFRIMS introduced plans for a brand new analysis laboratory in Cebu, making it the Philippines’ hub for infectious illness analysis and a major contributor to international well being options. This new facility, located in Cebu Metropolis, the “Queen Metropolis of the South,” will function a middle for cutting-edge medical analysis, providing native scientists and healthcare professionals the chance to work alongside AFRIMS specialists on infectious illness challenges.
Mr. James Velez Ting, Assistant Hospital Administrator of CVGH, added, “The institution of this analysis laboratory marks a brand new chapter for Cebu, reinforcing its position as an important contributor to worldwide well being analysis and growth.”
The 1st Multilateral Medical Analysis and Collaboration Summit marks the start of a promising partnership that goals to learn not solely the Philippines but additionally neighboring nations inside AFRIMS’ operational sphere. This collaboration empowers each native and worldwide medical professionals to reply to public well being challenges with agility, science, and shared experience.
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